Verbascum bombyciferum 'Silver Lining'
Also Known As
- Giant Silver Mullein
- Silver Mullein
- Turkish Mullein
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Verbascum bombyciferum 'Silver Lining' plant details
Verbascum bombyciferum 'Silver Lining' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Verbascum bombyciferum 'Silver Lining'
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Verbascum bombyciferum 'Silver Lining'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Verbascum bombyciferum 'Silver Lining' plant
How to Grow Verbascum bombyciferum 'Silver Lining'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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